Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-01-06

Principal of Limerick Academy. 1872. Principal
of Washington Academy from 1873 to 1876.
Studied law with Judge Danforth and admitted to
bar in August, 1876. Prscticed in Augusta ever
since. On the stump for republican principles
in every campaign since 1878. Member of the
House in 1884 and 1856. One of the Legis-
latiye Commission on revision of statutes in 1885,
Always a republican.
H1NcKLRY, BENJAMIN F. Georgetown. (Sagada-
hoe county, Republican, Free Baptist, mer-
chant, married; sge 50. Born in Georgetown,
educated in the public schools and the school Of
treasurer and S. S. Committee. working man,
rather than talking one. Member of the legis-
lecture of lS73-75-S5. Always a republican.
JONES, JOHN S. P, East Lebanon, york
coupty.) Democrat, Freewill Baptist, farmer, and
butcher, married; age 81. Born in Lebanon,
and attended the town school and academy. Is
farmer, butcher and trader in cattle, horses and
otter stock. Is the S. coud senator that Lebanon
has had for fifty years. Was one of the two that
was elected on the county ticket, receiving 40
majority. Has been collector of taxes of Lebanon
for several wears; candidate for Representative
from the classed towns Of Lebanon and Sanford IN
1882 running 81 ahead of his ticket but it being
strong republican district, was defeated by q
votes.
KENDALL, JOHN c., Freeport, Cumberland
county,. Republican, no religious preferences
reported, insurance agent, married; age Of. Born
in Freeport; attended the common school; town
clerk ten yeats, selectman nine years. Enlisted
in the 25th Me. Regt. 1862 chosen LIST Lieut. of
Co. G. Served on the staff Of Gen. Francis Fes-
sender. Adjt. and Captain in Both Me. Regt.
Participated in the bat of the Red River cam
paign under Gen. Banks. Promoted to Capt. Co.
Z. Afterwards in the Shenandoah Valley under
Gen. Sh ridan. Member of the House in 1881
and 1888. Always republican.
LIBBEY, SAMUEL, Orono, (Penobscot county,.
Republican, Liberal, pharmacist, married; age
IS. Born in Newport, and attended school
and academy at Newport and Litchfeld. Has
been member Of the s. S. committee OF his
town for nearly twenty years, president OF the
State Educational Association, trustee of the
Normal Schools and secretary and afterwards
president of the Penobscot Teachers Association
trial justice several years, post master nearly
fifteen years, and was also auditor OF the town 5
accounts. Trustee of Orono Savings Bank, aid
president of Orono National Bank, treasurer of
Orono Horticultural Society. Was a memter of
the House Of Rep esentatives in 1861 and of the
Senate in 1885. In 1850 he moved to Orono, and
studied law with the late Gov. Washburn, hut
poor health prevented his finishing his studies,
and he purchased drug store and has since
continued the business of pharmacist. He has
always been ardent republican and Lever cut a
ticket.
LORD, HENRY. Bangor, (Penobscot county.
Republican, Universalist. ship broker and commits
sion merchant also engaged in the ice business and
interested in shipping, married; age 80. Born in
Bangor; educa ed in the Bangor public schools and
Bncksport Seminary, and has read law. Amember
OF the city government of Bangor three years, pres
dent of The common council two years, and mem
Bal of the experimenting school committee four
years. Member of the Maine House in 1877 and
1873: speaker in 1878. President of the Bangor
Board of Trade five years, and Is president of
the Maine Universalist Convention. Always a
republican.
LUMBERT, ANsEL L., Houlton, (Aroostook
tounty). Republican, Congregationast, attorney
at law, married age 80. Born in Ripley, Somer-
set county, and graduated at Bowdoin College,
class of 70. Prepared for cole. ge at the Maine
Central Institute. Was member of last ST nate
Always republican.
MARBLE, SEBASTIAN $, Wsldoboro' Lincoln
county,. Republican, Universali-t, LAWYER, mar
red age SO. Born IN Dixfied, Oxford county
Educated in the common and hi IN scho Is under
private instructors, and at Waterville Academy.
Studied law and was admitted TO the bar o. Frank
lin county in 1913 Was deputy collector of
customs from 1861 TO 1868, and coll ctor of
customs from 1865 TO 1866; register in bank
ruptcy from 1867 to 1870; United States Marshal
from 1870 to 1873 Elected to the State Senate in
1882 and successfully since. Member of the Re-
publican State Committee Is years, declining to
serve longer. Held various town offices in his
native town and in Waldoboro' where he has lived
for more than thirty five years, during which time
in connection with the law, has been engaged in
building YES els and agricultural pursuits, having
for the latter a decided fondness. Republican
since 1856 formerly democrat
NoRcRoss, WILLIAM W., New Sharon, Crank
lin county,. Republican, Meth odist, merche Mt
married; age Al. Born in Industry, now New
Sharon; educated IN the common schools and at
the old Pennington Academy. Town treasurer
two terms other repeated offers declined on &C
count OF pressure of business. Whatever of sue
cess or honor has been acquired is due to earnest
and persislen exerton in business life Thrown
upon his own resources at the start, has tried to
acquire some knowledge in the school of life
Always republican.
NICKELs, JONATHAN c., Searsport, Waldo
county, Republican, Congregationalist, ship
owner, married; aye SO. Born in Searsport, and
attended the common schools. Member of the
Legislature in 1866 and 1881. Always a republic
can.
PHAIR, THOMAS H., Prcsque Isle, (Aroostook
county,. Republican, Congregationalst, manufac-
turer married age SO. Born in Whitehall, N Y.
and attended school at Presque lie. He is con-
nected with the largest commercial and manufac-
turing house in Northern Maine; an energetic,
honorable aud successful business man. Member
of the House in 1888 and 1885. Always repub-
lcan.
RUSSELL, GEORGE A., Readfeld, (Kennebec
county,. Republican, Methodist, fa mer, married !;
age "A. Born in Weld but moved 10 Readfeld
when four years old, educated in the common
schools, Eaton Boarding school and Maine Wes-
leyan Seminary. Enlisted in the Dist Me. Rcgi.
ment and was commission as 2nd Lieutenant !;
participated in the campaigns in the department of
the Gulf under Major Gen. n. Z. Banks and was
honorably discharged by reason of expiration of
Der Of the school board in 1867 and continued for
nine consecutive years, and was also on the board
of selectmen for six years. Member of the Hou, e
of Representatives in 1877. Appointed to the
railway mail service in 1878 and to be Superin-
tendent of mails at Augusta in 1881, serving in
that capacity until July LIST, 1886. Since been en-
gagged in active farming, which business has been
carried on continuously since leaving the military
service. Always a republican.
RICH, ALFRED W., Brooks, waldo county. J
Democrat, Methodist in religious preferences
physician, married; age 81. Born in Jackson
and educated at the common schools and at Wor-
ce-ter Medical Coll ge, Mass. His father diving
when The subject of this sketch was in early life
he had hard struggle with poverty and adverse
circum 'taDces, but he conquered through pluck,
energy and ability. Was clerk IN Secretary of
States Office in 1853 in 1855 was nominated for
representative to the Legis ature by the free soil
wing of the democratic party, and was defeated
by FIVE oies, holt by the ultra wing of the party
In '62 was appointed to clerkship in Treasury de-
partment at Washington, ID. c., but could not ac-
cept it, sickness in his family prevented; was oae
of the selecfmen in his native TOWN .Jackson s;v